Question

select the correct answer. read this excerpt from james weldon johnsons \lift every voice and sing.\ lift every voice and sing till earth and heaven ring, ring with the harmonies of liberty; let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies. let it resound loud as the rolling sea. which statement best explains the meaning of the underlined phrase in the passage? a. the rejoicing should be inspiring and powerful b. the rejoicing should be directed upward c. the rejoicing should be sung d. the rejoicing should be shared loudly

Explanation:

The phrase "Let our rejoicing rise High as the listening skies" uses a metaphor comparing the height of rejoicing to the skies. It implies that the rejoicing should be lofty, inspiring, and powerful, reaching great heights.

Answer:

A. the rejoicing should be inspiring and powerful